This episode shows how to make a DIY wooden LED chandelier or pendant lamp using Rockler’s steam bending kit. This LED chandelier / hanging pendant light is part of the Rockler Bent Wood Challenge.
Read MoreMaking the "Wing" Table from White Concrete & Walnut
This time I’m making a DIY modern concrete coffee table using white GFRC concrete mix and walnut lumber. This project involves intermediate concrete and woodworking skills, but I think with some patience, anyone can create this modern concrete coffee table. It would also be cool to see someone scale this design to dining table size. The table has an aggressive wing-shape that I’m really happy with.
Oh, it was also featured on the cover of the August 2019 issue of Popular Woodworking :)
If you haven’t worked with GFRC before, it might seem a bit intimidating; but it isn’t. It really isn’t a whole lot more difficult to work with than standard concrete, and the results that GFRC produces are amazing. The woodworking skills involved are more intermediate, basically because you have to use a vertical cutting jig on the table saw to make the aggressively angled walnut base for the coffee table.
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o Instagram: @modustrialmaker - https://goo.gl/F4UdEs
o Blog: https://www.modustrialmaker.com
\\ CONCRETE LINKS //
o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H
o AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN
o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx
o Helical Mixing Paddle: https://amzn.to/2GFyxjF
o Concrete mixer: http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi
o Concrete pigments: http://bit.ly/2GxzWrf
o 1-part concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth
o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY
o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e
o “From Scratch” GFRC Recipes: https://goo.gl/35RvFM
o o Hopper Spray Gun (for spray-on face coat): http://amzn.to/2Cf9dxi
o o Air compressor (for spray gun): https://amzn.to/2G333Fo
\\ TOOLS I USE (NOW) //
o SawStop Table Saw: https://amzn.to/2YBfNrH
o Fine finish miter saw blade: http://bit.ly/2w8RuVZ
o Melamine blade: http://bit.ly/2JwhdjG
o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Cordless Circular Saw: http://bit.ly/2Vmuz7T
o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Cordless Angle Grinder
o Hikoki / Metabo HPT (Insane!!) 36V Impact Driver: http://bit.ly/2Ygul05
o Hikoki / Metabo HPT 12V Impact Driver: Coming Soon!!
o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/2NgGTnl
Making a Concrete Bench with MELTED CRAYON(!!) Inlay
This time I’m making a bench (or table) from white concrete, melted crayons, epoxy resin, and plywood. Building this epoxy crayon concrete bench was a crazy project, but a ton of fun. We used all kinds of techniques - woodworking, concrete, CNC digital fabrication, pouring epoxy resin, and more, so grab some popcorn…this one was fun! Hopefully it inspires some of you to get out there and use crayons and concrete to make a bench, table, or even something else!
For the concrete mix, I used glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) mix so the bench could be poured thin. We made a drip-shaped foam knockout for the concrete form using the X-Carve. This left the drip shape in the concrete. We could then pour a 2:1 epoxy resin layer in the drip inlay, before melting crayons on top of the epoxy. For the last step, we poured another layer of thick set epoxy resin (a deep pour epoxy) on top of the melted crayons. Lastly, we used the Shaper Origin handheld CNC to cut the legs out of plywood.
\\ KREG TOOLS //
o Adaptive Cutting System (ACS) Master System: http://bit.ly/2NV9saa
o ACS Track Saw: http://bit.ly/30xlGY6
o ACS Project Table: http://bit.ly/2XQQvoY
o Precision Miter Gauge: http://bit.ly/2XQQvoY
\\ SHAUN BOYD MADE THIS //
o YouTube: http://bit.ly/2xeCw15
o Instagram: @shaunboydmadethis - http://bit.ly/2IVKYJz
\\ FOLLOW ME//
o Instagram: @modustrialmaker - https://goo.gl/F4UdEs
o Blog: https://www.modustrialmaker.com
\\CNC LINKS//
o Sign up for a FREE EASEL account: http://bit.ly/2X1SDtn
o Inventables X-Carve CNC: http://bit.ly/2J9u1df
o Spektra Compression Bit: https://amzn.to/2NbYRXR
\\ EPOXY LINKS //
GET 20% OFF Total Boat with the CODE: “MODUSTRIAL” (when purchased through www.jamestowndistributors.com)
o Total Boat Thick Set Epoxy Resin: http://bit.ly/31TDqOK
o Total Boat High Performance 2:1 Epoxy Resin: http://bit.ly/2uMsaEE
o Vacuum Pot: https://amzn.to/2X3EsnL
o Vacuum Pump: https://amzn.to/2XfiyTl
o Torch: https://amzn.to/2XEp2ug
o Epoxy/Plastic Polish: https://amzn.to/2sljlQm
o Fine grit sandpaper (to 2000 grit): https://amzn.to/2smxPPW
\\ CONCRETE LINKS //
o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H
o AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN
o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx
o Helical Mixing Paddle: https://amzn.to/2GFyxjF
o Concrete mixer: http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi
o Concrete pigments: http://bit.ly/2GxzWrf
o 1-part concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth
o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY
o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e
o “From Scratch” GFRC Recipes: https://goo.gl/35RvFM
\\ TOOLS USED//
o Hikoki / Metabo HPT (Insane!!) 36V Impact Driver: http://bit.ly/2Ygul05
o Hikoki / Metabo HPT 12V Impact Driver: Coming Soon!!
o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/2NgGTnl
o SawStop Table Saw: https://amzn.to/2YBfNrH
o Fine finish miter saw blade: http://bit.ly/2w8RuVZ
o Melamine blade: http://bit.ly/2JwhdjG
o DFM Toolworks Mini-Square: https://amzn.to/2LpudYw
o Spektra Compression Bit: https://amzn.to/2NbYRXR
o Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/2seaErS
o Shaper Origin Handheld CNC: http://bit.ly/30rPhBW
This video is sponsored by Kreg Tools.
This video was also made possible with support from Inventables, Total Boat, and Metabo HPT / Hikoki Power Tools.
Making a Concrete & Epoxy "Arctic Erosion" Coffee Table
This episode shows how to make a modern coffee table from epoxy resin and white concrete. I’m calling it the “Arctic Erosion” coffee table. I used thick set epoxy resin with blue epoxy pigment, and a white GFRC concrete mix with white concrete pigment, to make this modern coffee table. Some have pointed out the concrete & epoxy coffee table somewhat resembles a Minecraft lake, although any resemblance is unintentional :)
I’m really happy how this table came out – the epoxy and white concrete both shine, and the design is probably my favorite thing I’ve made to date.
I think it is important when sharing designs, to give credit to other designers who inspired you. The design of this concrete and epoxy table was heavily inspired by Brandon Gore’s concrete erosion sink, and the art work of Ben Young. Since I don’t sell my work, Brandon would likely be the person to contact if you would like to buy a custom table that is similar to this. Here are links to both those folks – I highly suggest checking them out. They inspired me, and will likely inspire you too!
o Gore Design Co.: https://goredesignco.com/
o Ben Young Sculpture: https://brokenliquid.com/
\\ FOLLOW ME//
o Instagram: @modustrialmaker - https://goo.gl/F4UdEs
o Blog: https://www.modustrialmaker.com
\\CNC LINKS//
o Sign up for a FREE EASEL account: http://bit.ly/2X1SDtn
o Inventables X-Carve CNC: http://bit.ly/2J9u1df
o Inventables Easel Projects for Foam Knockout (might require some tweaks, but foam is cheap and cuts quick 😊)
o Part 1: http://bit.ly/2IRCJht
o Part 2: http://bit.ly/2X2Flgo
o Spektra Compression Bit: https://amzn.to/2NbYRXR
\\ EPOXY LINKS //
GET 20% OFF Total Boat with the CODE: “MODUSTRIAL” (when purchased through www.jamestowndistributors.com)
o Total Boat Thick Set Epoxy Resin: http://bit.ly/31TDqOK
o Blue Transparent Pigment: https://amzn.to/2LqZfPR
o Vacuum Pot: https://amzn.to/2X3EsnL
o Vacuum Pump: https://amzn.to/2XfiyTl
o Torch: https://amzn.to/2XEp2ug
o Epoxy/Plastic Polish: https://amzn.to/2sljlQm
o Fine grit sandpaper (to 2000 grit): https://amzn.to/2smxPPW
\\ CONCRETE LINKS //
o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H
o AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN
o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx
o Helical Mixing Paddle: https://amzn.to/2GFyxjF
o Concrete mixer: http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi
o Concrete pigments: http://bit.ly/2GxzWrf
o 1-part concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth
o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY
o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e
o “From Scratch” GFRC Recipes: https://goo.gl/35RvFM
o Hopper Spray Gun (for spray-on face coat): http://amzn.to/2Cf9dxi
o Air compressor (for spray gun): https://amzn.to/2G333Fo
\\ TOOLS USED//
o SawStop Table Saw: https://amzn.to/2YBfNrH
o Kreg Miter Sled: https://amzn.to/2IPq90U
o Fine finish miter saw blade: http://bit.ly/2w8RuVZ
o Melamine blade: http://bit.ly/2JwhdjG
o DFM Toolworks Mini-Square: https://amzn.to/2LpudYw
o Spektra Compression Bit: https://amzn.to/2NbYRXR
o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Cordless Circular Saw: http://bit.ly/2Vmuz7T
o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Cordless Angle Grinder
o Hikoki / Metabo HPT (Insane!!) 36V Impact Driver: http://bit.ly/2Ygul05
o Hikoki / Metabo HPT 12V Impact Driver: Coming Soon!!
o Hikoki / Metabo HPT Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/2NgGTnl
o Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/2seaErS
Thanks to Total Boat and Inventables for supporting this project.
And, thanks to Hikoki / Metabo HPT for supporting everything I'm doing for the channel.
How to Make Simple DIY Geometric Succulent Planters
This time I show how to make modern DIY geometric succulent planters using simple woodworking skills.
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How to make a Modern Concrete Planter Box || Easy DIY Outdoor Project
In this episode, I’m collaborating with Hikoki / Metabo HPT on a limited tools project — a modern outdoor concrete planter box. As part of this collaboration, Hikoki is doing a GIVEAWAY of one of maker kits, including a circular saw, drill, and sander. Enter via Hikoki’s Instagram page here: http://bit.ly/2IQTWbj
Back to the planter box, this is a great outdoor project that can add a touch of color and plants or flowers to any deck, yard, or other outdoor setting. I designed this outdoor DIY planter so it can be made with only a circular saw, drill, and sander (and of course the usual small things that are needed for mixing concrete and assembling a melamine form). A miter saw is nice, but not required.
The planter is poured into a melamine form, which has an inner and outer form. To achieve the colors and thin walls of this planter, I used a GFRC concrete mix. I also used PVC trim to create channels wrapping around 3 sides of the planter After pouring the concrete for the body of the planter, I came back and used red, orange, and yellow pigment in the GFRC mix to fill the channels with a gradient of pigmented concrete.
More details for the HIKOKI / METABO HPT GIVEAWAY:
Entry Link: http://bit.ly/2IQTWbj
Prize: A maker kit including a cordless circular saw, drill, and sander from Hikoki / Metabo HPT (these tools are from the former Hitachi, which now goes by Metabo HPT in North America, and Hikoki everywhere else).
Contest Details: Go to my post on the @hikokiuk Instagram account: http://bit.ly/2IQTWbj On the post, tag a friend and comment, and use the hashtag #MakerGiveaway, and that’s it. The contest is open worldwide.
You can enter up to 3 times by doing the same on the posts for Chris and Keith's projects (also on the Hikoki Intstagram account). Terms and conditions apply and are available via Hikoki’s Instagram account.
Thanks much to Hikoki for supporting my channel and the maker community as a whole!
-- OTHER HIKOKI LIMITED TOOLS VIDEOS –
Chris Salomone’s Modern Shelving Unit: https://youtu.be/aWoycQK9Msg
Rag n’ Bone Brown’s Cat Bed Cabinet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtpzaeimrGI
METABO HPT / HIKOKI TOOLS:
Multivolt 36V Circular Saw: http://bit.ly/2Vmuz7T
Multivolt 36V Cordless Miter Saw: http://bit.ly/2Zx6quE
Multivolt 36V Hammer Drill: http://bit.ly/2ZuKsIw
Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/2PsqPfH
-- FOLLOW –
Modustrial Maker Instagram: @modustrialmaker - https://goo.gl/F4UdEs
-- OTHER PRODUCTS USED IN THE BUILD –
o PVC trim: https://amzn.to/2XHi8B0
o GFRC Concrete Mix: https://goo.gl/keUX8H
o 1.5 Bag of AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/t4qpTN
o Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx
o Helical Mixing Padde: https://amzn.to/2GFyxjF
o Concrete mixer: http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi
o Colored concrete pigments: http://bit.ly/2GxzWrf
o blue pigment #2 (small quantity): https://amzn.to/2DaNoTw
o concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth
o Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY
o Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e
o GFRC Recipes (w/ product links): https://goo.gl/35RvFM
This project is part of a paid partnership with Hikoki Tools.
I made a wireless 3-in-1 RAINBOW RESIN lamp -- TRANSFORMS from Sconce -> Table Lamp -> Task Light using Magnets and Magic!!
This video shows how to make a wireless DIY rainbow epoxy resin LED lamp that transforms between a sconce, table lamp, and task light.
This is a simple DIY woodworking and epoxy resin project. I used a layer of white epoxy resin covered by a layer of clear epoxy resin to diffuse the LED strips. The lamp is made of three pieces that connect with a clever system of magnets and steel washers, that allow you to transform the lamp from a vertical sconce, to a horizontal scone, to a desk lamp or table lamp, to a task light. And since the lamp is battery-powered and rechargeable, it is easy to use in many situations. (The batteries last about 3 hours under normal use.) To top it off, the LED controller I used has a Bluetooth app, that allows the LEDs to be controlled via a Bluetooth connection to your phone.
The lamp base and light bar are made from hardwood maple, and involve fairly simple woodworking skills. The support block was 3D modeled in Fusion 360 and 3D printed using my Anycubic 3D printer.
The LED strips I used were SK6812 RGBWW LEDs. These LED strips are individually controllable neopixels that have RGB LEDs and separate warm white LEDs, so the lamp can do colorful displays and operate in a music syncing mode, or serve as a more refined and sophisticated warm white light source.
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\\ TOTAL BOAT EPOXY LINKS //
Total Boat High-Performance Epoxy Resin (get 20% off with code "MODUSTRIAL"): http://bit.ly/2uMsaEE
Total Boat THIXO Fast Cure Epoxy: http://bit.ly/2FNxFYz
\\ OTHER PRODUCTS //
o Countersunk rare-earth magnets: https://amzn.to/2uN9d4I
o Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/2seaErS
o White Epoxy Pigment: https://amzn.to/2LC3o1z
o RGBWW LED Strips (144 LED/m): https://amzn.to/2WIAelC
o Bluetooth LED Controller: https://amzn.to/2FZDpQq
o 18650 Li-ion Batteries: https://amzn.to/2CYy75P
o Battery Holder: https://amzn.to/2K6xBZC
o Mini USB Battery Charging Board: https://amzn.to/2BKdJF3
o Cordless drill and driver: https://amzn.to/2IaVrRi
o Aluminum channel for LEDs: https://amzn.to/2CYJN8D
o My favorite solder: http://amzn.to/2CNgjIF
o Quality Soldering Iron Kit: http://amzn.to/2CKHoMC
o Blue Soldering Mat: http://amzn.to/2DboPCd
Making a Floating Shelf with "Wave" shape using Fusion 360 and CNC (or with standard Woodworking tools)
This video shows how to make modern DIY floating shelves using easy woodworking or a CNC. This floating shelf was made from three 2'x4' plywood sheets. I'm going to be using these DIY modern shelves as small parts storage in my workshop. This is about as close to making a shop project as you'll see :)
The video shows not only how to make a modern floating wave shelf, but also how to use parametric design in Fusion 360 to create all kinds of cool parametric furniture and designs. Specifically, I used the Slicer plug-in for Fusion 360,allows you to take 3D models and slice them into 2D shapes that snap together. The software also will automatically create 2D templates of the pieces, so that you can cut them out with a jigsaw or bandsaw, making this a simple woodworking project. Or you can cut it out of the 1/2" plywood on your X-Carve CNC using the Easel project I created (link below).
PDF PLANS / TEMPLATE: http://bit.ly/mm_waveshelf
EASEL PROJECT FOR SHELVES: http://bit.ly/2FpVua5
Sign up for a FREE EASEL account: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/easel?ref=modustrial
Inventables X-CARVE CNC: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/x-carve?ref=modustrial
To see some people taking this type of parametric design to the next level, who I was inspired by, check these folks out:
- Harrington Design: @harrington_design_co
- P.Metric: @parametric.arch
\\TOOLS//
double sided carpet tape: https://amzn.to/2UQL096
glue sticks: https://amzn.to/2ULn3jp
one-and-done spray paint: https://amzn.to/2ugmd2o
Jigsaw: https://amzn.to/2UI4IUo
Cordless Track Saw: https://amzn.to/2LuE6EV
Table Saw: https://amzn.to/2A4tQP9
\\ FOLLOW ME//
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BLOG - www.modustrialmaker.com
This video shows how to make a modern DIY LED table lamp or desk lamp from concrete, a 2x4, epoxy resin, and a water pipe. This is a fairly simple DIY woodworking and concrete project with a modern look.
Making a Concrete & Epoxy-Covered LED Desk Lamp
In this tutorial video, I show how to make a modern DIY LED table lamp or desk lamp from concrete, a 2x4, epoxy resin, and a water pipe. This is a fairly simple DIY woodworking and concrete project with a modern look. To make this modern LED light I cut a channel in a 2x4, and put a PEX tube in it, then poured epoxy over the tube. This created a hollow channel where I could insert an LED strip. The tube and epoxy act as a diffuser for the LED lighting.
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-- MY HEARING-PROTECTION HEADPHONES (Isotunes): https://goo.gl/gUFswE
PRODUCT LINKS:
o Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/2seaErS
o Total Boat Epoxy Resin: https://amzn.to/2RFzYRS
o White Epoxy Pigment: https://amzn.to/2LC3o1z
o 120 LED/m LED Strips: https://amzn.to/2SoLFx5
o 12V LED Power Supply: https://amzn.to/2LB40oa
o Aluminum Foil Tape: https://amzn.to/2L36CK5
o Fine Grit sanding pads: https://amzn.to/2Fk8X50
o Cordless Drill & Driver: https://amzn.to/2F9y0b5
o World’s Greatest Sander: https://amzn.to/2PLUJOB
o Bench Cookies w/ Finishing Cones: http://bit.ly/2F9woy3
o Bench Cookie T-Track Risers: http://bit.ly/2OwHqNa
o Universal T-Track: http://bit.ly/2yZ62JL
o T-Track Clamps: http://bit.ly/2OxMPU6
o T-Track Hold-down Clamps: http://bit.ly/2qB0jVy
How to Make a EPOXY LED pendant light - new DIY video up now!!
This time I show how to make a DIY Epoxy LED pendant light.
Read MoreIn this renovation video, I show how to make a DIY modern platform bed with surround cabinets, LED lighting, and a live edge slab headboard.
DIY Dream Bed || Modern Bedroom Renovation for my Loft || Woodworking
In this renovation video, I show how to make a DIY modern platform bed with surround cabinets, LED lighting, and a live edge slab headboard. The platform bed and cabinets are made from 10 sheets of maple plywood, and I added a live edge slab headboard. I used LED strips and acrylic diffusers to create overhead reading lights that are controlled by touch panel on the side of the bed.
Read MoreMaking a BLUE CONCRETE & Plywood Bench || DIY Tutorial
This tutorial explains how to make a modern DIY bench with blue concrete legs and a plywood top.
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"Soundwave" Ikea Hack - Nordli Dresser & Media Center || How to make your own doors for an Ikea cabinet
This Ikea hack video shows to make your own drawer fronts for the Ikea Nordli dresser. The Nordli dresser is very low-profile, and also makes a great media center – I’m actually going to be using my Nordli hack as a combination dresser / media center in my bedroom. This is a DIY woodworking project that can be as easy or as difficult as you want it to be, and use everything from high-tech CNC machines to hand tools. The only limit is your imagination.
Read MoreMaking a HUGE Timber Beam Lamp with Music Reactive LEDs
This episode shows how to make a modern industrial LED floor lamp from a reclaimed timber beam and steel, with NO WELDING!
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How to Make a Pixelated Plywood River Bench -- the Anti-River Table
This video shows how to make a DIY Plywood and Epoxy Resin River Bench.
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How to Make a Live Edge Waterfall Concrete Table
In this video, I show how to make a DIY Waterfall Concrete Coffee Table with a Live-Edge Slab Inlay. I used a white glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) mix to get the gleaming white concrete. The live edge slab is Cuban mahogany and the legs are made from African mahogany.
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